THEY say you need team chemistry to win titles – and team Kemistry had it in spades!

Last month the dance team from Ebbw Vale showed how they had overcome the closure of their dance school to keep toes tapping in a bid for success.

And their efforts have definitely paid off, as they returned from the United Dance Organisation’s World Street Dancing Championships in Blackpool as kings of the Under-10s category.

With crews from USA, Asia, Europe and Africa competing for titles over three days, the eight-strong troupe certainly had to play their A game to make the grade.

Proud mum Sharon Burgess, whose son Joseph Cadwallader was part of the successful team, said they could never have expected this after Fahrenheit Dance School closed earlier this year.

“The parents banded together and we’re grateful Aimee Curtis wanted to work with the group. There’s no dance school any more, and what the children have achieved in the last 10 months is amazing,” she said.

As World Champions, Kemistry have automatically been invited to the European Championships next April.

The group are now looking to raise more than £1,000 to be able to hip-hop across the channel. To donate, contact Sharon on 01495 301753.